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For more than 25 years, our global network of passionate technologists and pioneering craftspeople has delivered cutting-edge technology and game-changing consulting to companies on the brink of AI driven digital transformation. Since 2001, we have grown into a full service digital consulting company with 6000+ professionals working on a worldwide ambition. Driven by the desire to make a difference, we keep innovating. Fuelling the growth of our company with our knowledge worker culture. When teaming up with Xebia, expect in-depth expertise based on an authentic, value-led, and high quality way of working that inspires all we do.
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About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex R&D delivery initiatives for a global pharmaceutical client. This role combines strategic delivery leadership, technical depth, and multi-vendor coordination across AI/ML platforms, data engineering, scientific applications, and HPC environments.
What You’ll Do
- Lead large cross-functional programs across engineering, data, infrastructure, and platform teams
- Drive end-to-end delivery from planning through launch and operational handoff
- Manage dependencies, risks, governance checkpoints, and stakeholder communications
- Coordinate distributed teams and external vendors in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments
- Partner closely with engineering teams on architecture, cloud, and platform delivery decisions
- Use Jira, Confluence, Gemini Pro, and Atlassian AI to improve delivery forecasting and reporting
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of technical project/program management experience
- Strong background in Agile delivery, dependency management, and stakeholder leadership
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred), AI/ML systems, data platforms, and HPC environments
- Pharmaceutical/life sciences experience and familiarity with regulated environments (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11)
- Excellent communication, escalation management, and executive reporting skills
Nice to Have
- PMP, Scrum, PRINCE2, or cloud certifications
- Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, MLOps, or scientific computing workflows
- Track record delivering large-scale platform transformations and multi-vendor programs
Why Join Us
- Lead high-impact digital transformation initiatives in pharma R&D
- Work on cutting-edge AI/ML, cloud, and scientific computing platforms
- Gain executive visibility and influence strategic delivery decisions
- Help shape AI-powered project management practices at scale